WHY PLAY A MUSICAL WASHBOARD?
Great Gateway Instrument
Adds Unique & Nostalgic Flavor to a Band
Great Drum Set Alternative
Playing a washboard isn't much harder than tapping on your chest. It feels very natural and it is easy to learn to play, We also have washboards that can be played sitting down. A boney fingers washboard is a great way to break into the world of playing a musical washboards.
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Great Drum Set Alternative
Adds Unique & Nostalgic Flavor to a Band
Great Drum Set Alternative
The absolute worst thing about being a drummer is moving all of that equipment around,
A washboard instrument will solve that problem!
You add a cajon kick drum and a mike, you can get a custom washboard model with built in pickups to plug right into the PA!
Adds Unique & Nostalgic Flavor to a Band
Adds Unique & Nostalgic Flavor to a Band
Adds Unique & Nostalgic Flavor to a Band
Whether you are going to exclusively play a washboard, or just add one to your drum set for specific songs, I have found that fans absolutely LOVE a musical washboard!!
Whether playing americana, bluegrass, folk or any other type of music, we have a musical washboard instrument for you!
About Our Products
Our Process
Unless brand new, all washboards chosen to be built by boney fingers washboards are thoroughly cleaned and detailed, reglued, strengthened, carefully drilled to prevent cracking and stained. In some cases, they are completely disassembled and reconstructed.
When finished, these are typically much stronger than when they came off of the production lines many decades ago.
Gloves and bottle caps are brand new and the bottle caps are hand shaped, then double or triple glued using high quality epoxy.
Brushes are high quality and made specifically for washboard playing.
Be sure to check out our Instagram account to see videos about the differences in the types of washboards, how to choose the right instrument for yourself, playing techniques, and how to get different sounds from these awesome percussion instruments.
Washboard Sizes
Washboards typically are two sizes. large and small.
Large Washboard (approximately):
11" Wide x 23" Tall
Small Washboard (approximately):
8 1/2" Wide x 18" Tall
Custom Washboard Builder
I can work with you directly to build what you wish, or to discuss how to help you envision what you want.
I build many one of a kind creations, as well as repetitive models with options.
I can build models to be played with washboard gloves and brushes, or brushes only. Gloves and brushes dramatically change your sound.
I can also build plug and play models that allow you to plug into your bands PA system.
Types of Musical washboards
Lap or stand washboard
Lap or stand washboard
Lap or stand washboard
A lap or stand musical washboard is not wearable.
They usually require you to play in a sitting position.
A snare drum stand often works well for this.
Wearable washboard
Lap or stand washboard
Lap or stand washboard
A wearable musical washboard allows the freedom to move around stage, reduce the amount of gear, can be built with pickups installed and can also be played sitting down.
Subtle Textured Surface
Detailed Textured Surface
Detailed Textured Surface
The small washboard, such as a Zinc King Lingerie model, will typically have a more subtle texture. These are the smaller washboards and work well with gloves, nylon or metal brushes. Washboard brushes allow you to sound great for songs that require a softer approach.
Detailed Textured Surface
Detailed Textured Surface
Detailed Textured Surface
A large washboard will have a more detailed, aggressive surface. They are slightly louder by nature and sound different due to the detailed texturing on the metal surface. I would recommend gloves or nylon brushes if you have a pickup installed.